The Abia state governor, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu has called on the youths of Ebem in Ohafia local government area of the State to remain calm following the killing of their kinsman and businessman identified as Friday on Friday by a policeman.

The Governor has vowed to stop at nothing to ensure justice is served the late Friday and the errant police officer.

This is the third time in the past two weeks the governor is calling for calm after each extra judicial killing by security agents in the state.

“Abia State Government is shocked to receive the news of yet another alleged extra-judicial killing of a citizen by security agents, this time in Ohafia. We are also receiving reports of ongoing skirmishes involving community youth and security agents.

“The Governor appeals to all parties to ensure immediate restoration of calm to allow proper investigation to be conducted with a view to bringing those who are culpable to justice. The Transition Council Chairman of Ohafia LGA, Prince Fred Idika, has been directed to immediately meet with the family of the bereaved and others affected by the unfortunate skirmish to express the sincere condolences of the Government of Abia State and reassure them that everything possible will be done to ensure that justice is served.

“We wish to reiterate that we will not accept the unwarranted killing of any citizen or resident of the state and demand once more that security agents enforcing the COVID-19 necessitated lockdown in the state do so within the operating guidelines for maintenance of internal security as issued to all arm bearing forces in Nigeria. Reckless killing of unarmed civilians will not be tolerated by this administration and we call for an end to it forthwith.

“Once again, we urge the youths in Ohafia in particular and the State in general to be calm as we shall leave no stone unturned in unraveling the circumstances that led to this latest unfortunate incident and ensure justice is served” he said.

The victim was rushed to Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Umuahia where he was pronounced dead.

The development was said to have angered youths of the area who took to the street to demand the immediate arrest and prosecution of the police officers involved in the extra judicial killing.

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Abba Kyari, deceased chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, has been buried in Abuja.

On Friday, the presidency announced the death of Kyari who died as a result of complications from COVID-19.

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The president’s chief of staff was on self-isolation after testing positive for the disease in late March.

The burial rites for the late chief of staff were conducted at Gudu Cemetery in Abuja.

Garba Shehu, the presidential spokesman, was among those at the funeral to pay their last respect to the deceased.

In a tweet, Bashir Ahmad, presidential aide, had said Kyari would be buried in the day according to Islamic rights.

“The remaining of Mallam Abba Kyari has arrived in Abuja where he will later today, be buried according to Islamic rites,” he said.

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The remains of the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, has arrived at the defence guest house in Maitama, in Abuja.

Recall that the spokesperson to President Buhari, Femi Adesina, had announced the development on his Twitter account on Friday.

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Abba Kyari, on Friday, however, gave up the ghost due to complications from Coronavirus, which he tested positive to back in March.

The deceased who is native of Borno State in the northeast was a powerful figure in President Buhari’s government.

The report of his death has been greeted with various reactions from Nigerians and prominent individuals.

The Abia state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has said under certain regulations that have come into effect in the state, he has the power to restrict the movement of people to protect from getting infected with the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Governor said among the steps he has taken to protect the people of the State includes regulations that came into effect on the 1st Day of April 2020 known as and called the ABIA STATE INFECTIOUS DISEASES (EMERGENCY PREVENTION) REGULATIONS 2020.

In a release signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Onyebuchi Ememanka on Friday, made available to ABN TV, Governor Ikpeazu said in making these regulations for the good order, safety, security, and public order in Abia State, he acted pursuant to the plenitude of powers conferred on him in that regard by the Abia State Public Health Law, Cap 139 Laws of Abia State 2005 and in particular, by Section 8 of the Quarantine Act, Cap C02, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, (having regard to the provisions of Sections 2, 3 and 4 of the Quarantine Act, Cap C02, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004), and further pursuant to all other enabling laws and powers in that regard, subject to the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended.

“The Regulations confer on the Governor certain powers which, amongst others, include the power to direct the restriction of movement within, into and out of Abia State, save for the movement of essential supplies and essential services personnel,

“The power to direct that a Potentially Infected Person shall immediately go to a place specified for screening and assessment, or the removal of such person where the person refuses or fails to go to a place specified for screening and assessment,

“The power to restrict or prohibit the gathering of persons in any part of Abia State such as conferences, meetings, festivals, private events, religious services, public visits, etc,

“The power to order the temporary closure of public places such as event centers, bars, places of worship, educational institutions and other such public places within the State,

“The power to order temporary closure of markets save for the sale of essential products such as food and pharmaceutical products

“The power to direct against the hoarding of goods and the inflation of prices of goods and services

“The power to direct the forfeiture of foods, drugs and other essential goods to the State where the owners engage in hoarding or inflation of prices

“The power to assume such Omnibus Powers as he shall deem necessary to ensure the protection of the people of Abia State.

“The Regulations also create Offences for which any person who breaches the Regulations shall be liable under the relevant laws to fine or imprisonment or both in accordance with extant laws” the statement said.

While warning that ignorance of the law is not an excuse, Ikpeazu said full copies of the Regulations are available at the Office of the Honorable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, as well as that of the Honorable Commissioner for Information, Abia State.

He warned that people should be guided.